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Anyone had any experience with a supplement 5 HTP

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WalterMcDonald
WalterMcDonald

I have read some good reports on it for anxiety/depression/insomnia and it is a type of amino acid extracted from an African Plant. It is available naturally in small quantities in food.

I will get it Friday payday and report back. 

I would love to find something more natural and get off valium.

Good morning

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    CalifKerrie WalterMcDonald

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    Hi Walter: Thanks for all of your input especially on SSRIs. However, as a female who has gone through mood issues related to or at least exacerbated by hormone levels due to PMS & menopause, nobodycan convinve me that the root if the problems is not neurochemical. I do think, though, that what we eat, drink & how we behave all play a role. I believe good therapy & learning of healthy coping habits etc can be essential. That said, though, I am hopeful that there might be a safe, legitimate supplement or med., along with appropriate therapy & self-help skills, to better manage anxiety. Anyway, just my 2 cents! 
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